Respiratory Therapist - Graduate

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Applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems and is often required to exercise clinical judgment. Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families. Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations. Functions within professional and hospital standards.

- Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process. Modifies approach and communication to accommodate different developmental levels of children/families with emphasis on allaying fears and explaining procedures and treatments. Demonstrates a commitment to customer service as well as behavior that enhances the image of the department and organization.
- Initiates, performs and maintains Respiratory Care Competencies in accordance with all quality and safety standards. Understands expected outcomes and with that knowledge, determines techniques for ensuring optimal patient care. Demonstrates prioritization, critical-thinking and decision-making skills. Performs tasks as necessary including, but not limited to, orientation, student and staff precepting, and relief charge. Accurately bills for respiratory care modalities. Identifies and responds to emergent/urgent situations while maintaining competency in BLS, C-spine immobilization, Trauma class, NRP and PALS as applicable.
- Participates in the discharge process in a collaborative manner with patients, families and the health care team. Provides and documents education to patients/families to promote wellness, and enhance adaptation to illness, injury, health conditions and/or special health care needs. Participates as an active member of the case management process.
- Acts as a team member and collaborates with the health care team to assure a team approach which provides efficient patient care practices. Communicates and collaborates effectively in a timely manner. Maintains good working relationships with the health care team in solving problems/issues in delivery of services. Provides constructive feedback to peers, resolves conflicts and issues in a timely manner and refers issues to appropriate management as necessary. Keeps supervisor/charge therapist apprised of shift activities and workflow issues. Seeks counsel and or assistance from the RCS Leadership Team and Medical Director when appropriate.
- Responsible for maintaining departmental responsibilities by attending educational offerings, in-services, and department and hospital meetings. Identifies annual goals for own professional growth and the means by which to achieve them in collaboration with supervisor. Aware of and works toward the accomplishment of department and hospital goals. Represents department on inter-disciplinary committees/work groups as applicable. Keeps current regarding Respiratory Care trends and developments. Membership in professional associations is encouraged.
- Participates in new product/procedure evaluation and provides timely feedback which contributes to the decision making processParticipates in unit improvement activities including continuing education, research, quality assurance and cost reduction measures.

Education:

- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
- Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- New graduates must obtain either a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license or a New Graduate Temporary Certificate, according to the conditions set by the State of Wisconsin, prior to start date.
- Current employees who graduated prior to January 1, 2005 will be grandfathered with current CRT credential.
- Basic personal computer skills required.
- Must possess analytical skills necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to respiratory care issues and patient safety and welfare.
- Ability to work independently and utilize time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to cope with physically and mentally stressful situations.
- Interpersonal skills which frequently involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff on issues in order to accomplish objectives for patient care.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to eighty percent of work time when performing job assignments or responding to emergency calls.
- Ability to push or pull equipment that may weigh up to 170 lb. Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 25 lb. Ability to lift or move patients from the neonate to adult. Ability to assemble complex equipment and perform fine motor skills.

Licenses and Certifications:

- License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin required
- RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care within 180 Days required
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 180 Days required

Patient Care Responsibility

- Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Required for All Jobs:

- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
- Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council